Aids Victims Sought For U. Of I. Study

June 12, 1986

University of Illinois medical researchers are seeking 20 AIDS victims to take part in a study of a new drug that in laboratory conditions halts the multiplication of the AIDS virus in infected cells. The drug is Azidothymide

(AZT), and is developed by the Burroughs-Wellcome Co. It will be administered to half the 20 patients in a blind, six-month placebo study. Those accepted will be required to go to the University of Illinois Hospital Clinic building, 840 S. Wood St., two to three times a week for the first two weeks. The number of visits declines in subsequent months. Those interested should contact the AIDS nurse at 996-6070, or the Section of Infectious Diseases at 996-6732.